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Tips to help you eat well

This collection of handy tips will help you and your family enjoy better eating habits. But don’t forget to also check out our ‘Good Habits’ recipes, as well as challenges to keep your family motivated.

Larger serve sizes may be needed for children who are taller or more active.

Fresh herbs straight from your garden are lovely but the good news is that dried herbs actually contain more concentrated amounts of nutrients due to the absence of the water component. Dried herbs also have a longer shelf-life (but remember that they don’t last forever) and therefore can be a more cost-effective option than purchasing fresh herbs. Tip courtesy of Nutrition Australia ACT Inc.

A serve of vegies equals:

1/2 cup of most types of cooked vegies, or

1 cup of raw salad.

Did you know that water makes up around 60% of your body weight? And if our brains don't get enough water, our ability to concentrate can decrease by 13 percent and our short term memory can drop by 7 percent? Drink tap water throughout the day, every day.

When it comes to eating well, you can't go past the nutrients you'll get from fruit and vegies to help you feel good and look good. Check out our breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack Recipes.

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